Postnatal Osteopath Clapham Junction
Your Osteopath on Northcote Road
Postnatal Fitness
Women’s Health Osteopath at Fresh Ground
After your 6-week check you may feel ready to begin doing some post-natal exercise.There are some wonderful classes available in Wandsworth but please do check that you instructor is trained in post-natal care and give your body time to heal. Everyone has a different experience of pregnancy and labour and re-connecting with your abdominal muscles and pelvic floor takes time and practice. It may be worth considering it to be rehabilitation rather than exercise for the first few months post-natally.
It is so important to start from the beginning and retrain the muscles that have stretched and worked so hard for you during your pregnancy. The “core” is a complicated network of muscles which support your spine and pelvic floor. It is profoundly affected during pregnancy, as well as through both vaginal and caesarian births, and should be the first thing you rehabilitate. By doing so, you re-establish stability in the body and so avoid injury when you go back to normal exercise regimes at a later stage.
We offer post-natal check ups at Fresh Ground with Louisa Henderson our Women’s Health Osteopath.
At these Post-Natal Assessment appointments we provide:
- Assessment of the pelvis and spine movements
- Assessment of rectus diastasis
- Pelvic floor exercises and advice tailored to your individual needs
- Treatment for the pelvis and pelvic floor
- Treatment for scar tissue restrictions
- Treatment for rib pain
Appointments
For appointments with Louisa Henderson please call 0207 206 2625 or book online via www.ltosteo.co.uk
Louisa Henderson BA (Hons) MOst MSCCO
Louisa Henderson is our Women’s Health Osteopath. Women commonly see Louisa with pelvic pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, hip problems, rectus diastasis recti and low back pain.
She uses a range of techniques including structural, visceral and cranial osteopathy to improve function and reduce pain levels as well as providing appropriate exercises specifically tailored to your needs and to aid rehabilitation.
After graduating from the British School of Osteopathy with a Masters degree, she completed a two year diploma in Women’s Health in Osteopathy with the Molinari Institute of Health. She treats adults of all ages, however specialises in treating women during the pre- and post- natal period. Louisa Henderson is a Registered Osteopath with the General Osteopathic Council and a member of the Institute of Osteopathy.
Appointment Times (at Fresh Ground): Tuesdays 12-4pm and Thursdays 5-9pm
Testimonials:
I’ve visited Louisa many times and can’t recommend her enough. She first treated me when I was late going into labour … After the birth I saw her again. She eased all my post natal aches and pains. She’s a really lovely, friendly lady and I’ve since recommended her to several other friends who have all had similarly positive experiences.
– Thea
I have been seeing Louisa for nearly 3 years now for ongoing joint issues requiring both osteopathy and sports massage. Whilst my problems cannot be ‘cured’ the treatment and care I receive from Louisa ensures they are managed to a level that does not adversely impact my life … I cannot recommend her highly enough.
– Jennifer
Postnatal Osteopath Clapham Junction
Appointments
For appointments with Louisa Henderson please call 0207 206 2625 or book online via www.ltosteo.co.uk